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Utilization of Rapid Response Resources and Outcomes in a Comprehensive Cancer Center*

Abstract

Objective: To compare the differences in characteristics and outcomes of cancer center patients with other subspecialty medical patients reviewed by rapid response teams.

Design: A retrospective cohort study of hospitalized general medicine patients, subspecialty medicine patients, and oncology patients requiring rapid response team activation over a 2-year period from September 2009 to August 2011.